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Well hes a whopping 8 years old. My brother and I bought him some necrons because he thought they were cool. AND how awesome it was that they can "come back to life"
Anywho so today I taught him how to dry brush and do basic detail. I dont have pics right now but tomorrow Ill post them. I have to say I was impressed that he could put them together rather well (Although some of the poses are a little weird to me but hey hes 8 lol) BUT he took to painting like a duck to water. Super impressed. I just couldnt wait to post about it lol.

Sounds awesome. Actually want to see them.

well it is only drybrushing

Well its only drybrushing? Wow your a jerk

ONLY Drybrushing? O.o
Good technique to start off with, and for 8 years old he's got promise.

Good luck to him.

I think they're pretty darned good for an 8 year old! Who cares if it's "only drybrushing"? They look better (and neater) than some of the stuff I've seen done by people 2, 3 and 4 times his age!

Welcome to the hobby, our new young friend.

typhus wrote:well it is only drybrushing

fething Idiot ! Even drybrushing can look like gak if it's overdone !

Good result for his age, shows loads of promise. Keep inspiring him and warn him to ignore morons who detract from his work just coz they may have had more practice.

Excellent start

Really for an 8 year old that is amazing, and for someone to be into necrons without having watched terminator....
Mega wows

For an 8 year old hitting those green 'eyes' on the scarabs acurrately is excellent.
Far better than me at that age.
Must have high medichlorian levels or a good sensai or summat.

Tell him that, 'Youz dun ace!', from me!

Excellent start...did he model that necron getting shot in the middle of the first picture? Because that's really cool

Pretty good for an 8 year old. Reminds me of my first models, he can paint just as well as I did when I was 14 XD

typhus wrote:well it is only drybrushing

Those where some of the coolest models i have ever seen! Why would you say "its only dryprushing"? It dosent matter how hi did it! When I started, my painting looked terrible. And I dont even KNOW how to dryprush! You have some real skill there, keep it up!

typhus wrote:well it is only drybrushing

Seriously? Thats all you had to say? While it might "only be drybushing" it is damn good for his first models. The paint it not thick, the colors are solid, and he has a pretty good paint scheme means that he has a place in this hobby and I can't wait to see what he does after a few years of practice.

Only one comment on the models though, yes I know he is 8 but scarabs facing every which way confuses me . Also KingCracker you may want to hint that you can get more scarabs if you only use 3 per base. Other then that I like it all, keep up the good work kid!

(I secretly think that KingCracker did them ) Seriously though those are really good for anyone, just starting or not. Keep it up man!

lol No I painted one to show him how. After that I sat there and just said try this do that kind of thing.

Yes the one in the middle was his idea. He wanted it to look blowed up so I said well lets stick some wires in there then

Thanks for the replies everyone the kid is smiling

He's better than me when I was starting out. And I was 12 then.

i need to get lessons off of this guy, amazing for someone of that age, and pretty good all round.

Hmm thanks for the tip on the more scarabs deal. I dont play necrons so honestly I had no idea lol.

Wow, that guy is talented! tell him he is awsome

That is some pretty nice work, even more knowing that it was an 8year old painting.

Good on you mate.

Well I guess at the very least Im a pretty good teacher

I wonder if he can make a cardboard Dark Elf jetbike? *THAT* would be real skill.

Kudos to the tyke on a great job!



Ghidorah

Ghidorah wrote:I wonder if he can make a cardboard Dark Elf jetbike? *THAT* would be real skill.

Kudos to the tyke on a great job!



Ghidorah

Im sure he can if he is interested.

Young children are extremely talented , aslong as they have interest in what they do,
you'll be surprised at the lvl of stuff they can accomplish.

*most obviouse are sports .

SO your saying I need to inject the boy with steroids?! hmmmmm *rubs chin*

That's truly great work.

As Luna said children are very talented and this is a perfect time to teach him the basics, get him interested now and his abilities will continue to improve for his whole life. This is how Golden Demon winners start out.

LunaHound wrote:Im sure he can if he is interested.

Young children are extremely talented , aslong as they have interest in what they do,
you'll be surprised at the lvl of stuff they can accomplish.

*most obviouse are sports .

/me frowns

You need a hat with a little net on top so you can catch those jokes that go over your head.
Don't you remember that cardboard jetbike a couple months back? Bah...



Ghidorah
Who has two little monsters of his own and is FULLY aware the the destruction they can cause.

Tell your nephew he's an awesome painter.

Ghidorah... man you arnt kidding. I have 2 kids of my own, and my son can strait kill a room in seconds. Im talking that whole swinging door its clean, swinging back its upside down with stains on carpet, paint on walls, bed overturned and somehow a small fire in the corner.

And scout Ill tell him. You guys are making the lad non stop smile. I told him he was doing great but I dont think he thought I was serious

I concur with the "thats a good start for anyone" point Clean and simple, not everything has to win GD to look good. Now have him watch Terminator
Good clean looking necrons for my orks to use as spare parts

Wot are yous doin chekin this here blog out K.C. gets him some more o dem shiny guize ter paints up.
I may have to try out my brothers boy at painting